TikTok accused of becoming a gateway to the online sex industry for young girls

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TikTok faces accusations of inadvertently promoting an online sex industry targeting young women and girls. Recent research highlights how popular OnlyFans creators use subtle cues in TikTok videos. These performers appear to endorse financial independence through selling adult content while circumventing platform restrictions. Additionally, TikTok's algorithm contributes to the circulation of these videos among teenagers. Advocates call for stricter regulations to protect minors from adult content influences across social media.